Pam Bondi Confirmed as U.S. Attorney General, Plans 'Weaponization' Focus

Pam Bondi has been confirmed as the new U.S. Attorney General with a 54-46 Senate vote amid concerns from Democrats about her loyalty to Trump. Bondi, a former Florida attorney general and Trump defense lawyer, aims to address what she terms the 'weaponization' of the Department of Justice, particularly against those of faith, and to prioritize issues like human trafficking and opioid accountability. On her first day, she issued a memo establishing a 'Weaponization Working Group' and warned DOJ lawyers against undermining Trump’s policies, threatening disciplinary actions for non-compliance. President Trump praised Bondi during her swearing-in, asserting she would restore 'fair and impartial justice.' Critics are wary that her directives could politicize the DOJ further. Bondi’s role signals a shift in the department's dynamics, focusing on aligning legal actions with the Trump administration's interests.